Your breakfast probably doesn’t need a protein rebrand. An extra 2–3g is rarely enough to make me recommend switching, especially when you’re paying more. I’d rather see you choose a good wholegrain bread or plain yoghurt than chase the biggest protein number on the...
You buy Greek yoghurt because everyone keeps telling you it’s a good source of protein. Then you turn the pot around. 3.7g per 100g? Hang on. Wasn’t it supposed to be closer to 10g? The confusion makes sense. Similar-looking names can sit on products with quite...
Quick answer: What does the evidence suggest? For muscle building and post-workout recovery, whey protein has the stronger evidence base. It contains slightly more leucine and research consistently shows it stimulates muscle protein synthesis robustly compared with...
Pea protein is usually the easier choice for a concentrated protein top-up, especially alongside strength training. Hemp can suit you if you want a powder with more fibre, though you may need more powder for the same protein. Here’s how the science, actual labels and...
The Short Answer Whey’s main advantage over soy is its higher leucine content, an amino acid that helps signal muscle building. Soy protein is still a genuinely solid plant-based alternative that can support muscle-building goals when your overall training and protein...
The Short Answer For most people, no, BCAAs aren’t worth it if you take whey protein. Whey is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids, including the three BCAAs. In other words, you already get everything a standalone BCAA supplement...
